About the show

TBH high school is very, very, very hard, especially if you're a witch. Liana, Naomi, Rachel, and Trina form a coven to cope with the pressures of being a teenage girl, like finding the perfect homecoming dress, locating a suitable familiar, and something more sinister—reporting sexual assault within the education system. Part of the inaugural Corkscrew Theater Festival, which aims to increase access to production opportunities for a varied set of early career artists.

“An uneasy and unsatisfying blend of humor and topical drama…It’s a stale rehash of scholastic antics, and the supernatural angle doesn’t add much. Amidst these inane trappings, a rape subplot feels like a tacked-on contrivance, making the play further irredeemable…Garvin seemingly wants to tackle serious social issues but her overloaded approach doesn’t cohere. The witchcraft lore is confounding and is perhaps an attempt at allegory…Very little of all this is funny or interesting.”
Full Review

See it if
you enjoy seeing an energetic all-female cast address relevant issues such as high school sexual assault from a female perspective.

Don't see it if
you're expecting a coherent, well-written play with reasonable inclusion of witch covens and less irrelevant distractions to main theme.

Also
My friend and I both thought that the play was too scattered and unfocused at times. It was much too long and irrelevant scenes should be eliminated since they contribute virtually nothing to the overall play. The actresses over-act at times but this could be a problem with the direction. In addition, the inclusion of the witch coven and practices was confusing and didn't really contribute to the development of the play. The sexual assault theme and drinking in high school is a very relevant, thought-provoking topic but this play could definitely have communicated this far more effectively if the witchery and other peripheral topics were downplayed or completely eliminated.... Read moreRead less

See it if
You were/are a "Sabrina" fan, "Potter"-ite or other lover of magic, a teen girl, concerned with rape culture in the academic world, a human.

Don't see it if
You hate fun? See it!

Also
Garvin's created a spellbinding, ambitious play that successfully tackles serious issues (the way rape is reported in academic settings; the perils and pleasures of teen girl-hood in our relentless patriarchy) with intelligence and warmth and wit. This play was by turns delightful, creepy, gutting and endearing, and brought me right back to being sixteen. The creative team really captured the language (patter!) and feel (freaky!) of high school, with authenticity and compassion and just the right amount of weirdness. Highly recommend!... Read moreRead less

See it if
you want to see a funny and true depiction of high school friendship and the tumult of reporting sexual assault.

Don't see it if
everyone should see it

Also
As a survivor myself, I found the depiction of the main character's struggles terrifyingly realistic, especially the filing of the police report. The scene-setting of the witch rituals was beautiful and powerful, and the monologue about "who's your favorite rapist president" was incredibly relevant. Dark stuff, balanced by the friendship between these young women. I hope everyone sees this play!... Read moreRead less

See it if
You think teen girls are interesting people, and their lives and friendships struggles are worthy of great art

Don't see it if
A script peppered with occasional millennial meme-speak is going to confuse you, you think sexual assault isn't a real problem in America

Also
A complex, humane coming of age show about the realities of being a young woman in America. The relationships between the characters are beautiful and life saving, the monsters are real and systemic, the script is alternately hilarious and deeply upsetting. If you aren't confused by characters caring about both the impossibility of reporting sexual assault in the school system and finding a dress for homecoming, this play will make you laugh, cry, and resolve anew to make a better world for our children. Garvin is a stunning voice of her generation, and an artist to watch.... Read moreRead less